Laurent Named WIAC Wrestler of the Week

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Madison, Wis. – University of Wisconsin-La Crosse junior Dan Laurent of Mishicot (H.S.) has been selected the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Wrestler of the Week, the conference office announced Tuesday.

Laurent, the defending NCAA Division III champion at 285 pounds, opened his season winning the title in the Pointer Open Gold Division with a 4-0 record.

After a first round bye, Laurent defeated Mike Delaney (unattached) by fall at 1:51. He then earned a 6-1 victory over Zak Saevre (Northern Illinois) and 4-0 victory over Jared Carder (Coe College) in the semifinals. Laurent won the title with an 8-2 decision over Dakota Greenhaw (Northern Illinois).

UW-L returns to action Saturday, November 15 at the Harold Nichols Open in Ames, Iowa. Action begins at 9 a.m.